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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4180504

SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC

Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34236

Financials

$264K$293K2023$306K$309K2024$522K$395K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$522,250$394,709$127,541$191,979$0$191,979
December 31, 2024990$305,622$308,689-$3,067$63,642$250$63,392
December 31, 2023990$264,303$293,096-$28,793$66,459$0$66,459
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$292,295
Program service revenue
$226,963
Investment income
$2,992
Net gain from sales of assets
-$58
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,439
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$73,795
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$78,003
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,137
Occupancy
$62,686
Depreciation
$3,917
Program services (functional)
$326,774
Management and general (functional)
$33,531
Fundraising (functional)
$34,404

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$63,642
Total assets, end of year
$191,979
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$191,979
Land, buildings and equipment
$27,734
Net assets without donor restrictions
$191,979
Gross receipts
$527,497
Employees
1
Volunteers
28
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LENA CAMBISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
50$73,975
SEAN O'NEILSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$37,265
TOM PURVIANCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$703
LINDA ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DANIEL JORDANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANE HOWARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CHRISTOPHER BUGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
STEVE YOSETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LENA CAMBISTREASURER/MUSICIAN
Officer
50$37,063
SEAN O'NEILSECRETARY/MUSICIAN
Officer
10$20,110
STEPHEN FANCHER PRESIDENTDIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/24)/MUSICIAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$3,146
THOMAS PURVIANCEDIRECTOR (APPT. 2/24)
Trustee or director
10$600
DEAN ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DANIEL JORDANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ROSALINDA ROSS PRESIDENT APPT 1124/DIRECTOR (FULL YEAR)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
YIFEI DAIDIRECTOR (APPT. 3/24)
Trustee or director
5$0
DIANE HOWARDDIRECTOR (APPT. 11/24)
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LENA CAMBISTREASURER/MUSICIAN
Officer
50$25,529
SEAN O'NEILSECRETARY/DIRECTOR/MUSICIAN
Trustee or director, Officer
30$16,751
STEPHEN FANCHERPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/MUSICIAN
Trustee or director, Officer
6$5,033
DEAN ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0
DANIEL JORDANDIRECTOR/MUSICIAN
Trustee or director
6$0
ROSALINDA ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
323 CENTRAL AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236-4915
In care of
% LENA CAMBIS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DIANE HOWARD, 4831 REMINGTON DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34234
Signed the 990
DIANE HOWARD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(941) 932-5707
Return prepared by
INNOVATIVE CPA GROUP OF FLORIDA LLC

Mission

SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY PROVIDES MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH PRIVATE LESSONS, MASTERCLASSES, RECITALS, AND INTERACTION BETWEEN WORLD CLASS PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND ASPIRING YOUNG TALENTS, WE BRING TO THE COMMUNITY THE ONLY MUSIC CONSERVATORY IN THE AREA. BASED IN DOWNTOWN SARASOTA, AND SERVING CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY, SMC IS A ONE OF A KIND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT-MUSICIANS. SMC BRINGS TO OUR COMMUNITY THE BEST EDUCATIONAL, MUSICAL AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH A HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED FACULTY, EXCELLENT MUSIC INSTRUCTION, APPROPRIATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND AMPLE COMMUNITY OUTREACH. WE ENGAGE AND INSPIRE MUSIC STUDENTS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS; AND NURTURE TALENT, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND DISCIPLINE THROUGH THE LEARNING OF MUSIC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY PROVIDES CHILDREN OF ITS COMMUNITY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL CLASSICAL MUSICIANS. EACH OF THE FACULTY MEMBERS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF A MASTER'S DEGREE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE IN THE INSTRUMENT OR DISCIPLINE THEY TEACH. SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY'S MUSIC LESSONS ARE TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS. IN THE PAST, OUR PRIVATE SENIOR STUDENTS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY AUDITIONED FOR VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, BOSTON CONSERVATORY, MIAMI UNIVERSITY AND THE FROST CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
    Expenses $326,774 · grants $2,439 · revenue $226,963

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4180504
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$191,979
Income (IRS master file)
$527,497

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$522,250$394,709$191,979IRS
990December 2024$305,622$308,689$63,642XML
990December 2023$264,303$293,096$66,459XML
990December 2022$258,135$251,327$97,193IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-4180504).

Questions about SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC

What is the EIN of SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC is 45-4180504.
Is SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DIANE HOWARD.
Who are the officers and directors of SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,975 (LENA CAMBIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SARASOTA MUSIC CONSERVATORY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $522,250, expenses of $394,709 and total assets of $191,979 at year end.

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